Early Lobster Boats
Original oil painting 12x16"
by Susan Roux
While blogging today, I came upon an artist claiming to have painter's block. I think we can all relate to that. But it got me thinking...
What is painter's block?
I know its when we can't seem to paint. Or, when we do, the results are nothing like we'd like. It can be so crippling. So derailing. That horrible feeling of... I can't paint!..falls upon you. You start to wonder why you ever thought you could, because obviously you cannot.
What causes this? Of course we don't all of a sudden forget how to paint. Do you think its something we put on ourselves? Unknowingly?
How?
Why?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Also, how do you get out of your block?
Beauty Inside and Out
Original oil painting 16x20"
by Susan Roux
Just a quick update: I heard from Gallery 5 yesterday. Not only did Magical Garden make it into the Plein Air exhibit, all four of my entries made it in! The gallery isn't that big, so this came as a huge surprise. Posted are two of the other paintings selected along with In the Lupines. Opening reception is October 15, 5-7 followed by dinner at Fishbones, maybe???
